Episode 555
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Episode 555 was broadcast on 27 April 1987, as part of Series 12.
Brian Dollery played Martin Loughran, with Martin Loughran winning 47 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brian Dollery | Score | Martin Loughran | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OIMDNRATA | TRAIN | 0 – 6 | RATION | ANIMATOR, TAMARIND | 8 |
| 2 | FTPOISAUD | FITS | 4 – 10 | PITS | STIFADO* | 15 |
| 3 | OEATSNGAS | STAGES | 10 – 16 | STONES | ASSONATE | 23 |
| 4 | 100 3 9 4 7 3 → 232 | 236
(9 − 7) × 100 + 3 × 4 × 3 |
17 – 23 | 236
(9 − 7) × 100 + 3 × 4 × 3 |
CV: 232 = (3 + 3 − 4) × (100 + 9 + 7) |
33 |
| 5 | TNGEIURPS | SPURTING | 25 – 31 | SPURTING | ERUPTING*, PERUSING*, REPUTING, UNRIPEST* | 41 |
| 6 | EAODYVETR | TOADY | 30 – 31 | trayed ☓ | OVERDATE* | 49 |
| 7 | HTIOCNSAS | THINS | 30 – 37 | CHAINS | ASTONISH* | 57 |
| 8 | 25 3 3 4 5 6 → 901 | 900 | 30 – 47 | 901
3 × 3 × 4 × 25 + 6 − 5 |
|
67 |
| 9 | TENMOPCON | 30 – 47 | COMPONENT | 77 |
